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Cedar Rapids mayor vows best days ahead in state of city speech
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett told about 500 at the State of the City speech that flood recovery and economy are the focuses. He touted buyouts at 107 percent of pre flood value, tax freezes for industry, and renovations to five flood damaged buildings including the Paramount Theatre and Veterans Memorial Building. He predicts a $35 million federal grant and $15 million state grant to fund a new convention center and urges open for business stance from economic groups.
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Rick Smith
Tis Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel
Corbett
Bill Clinton
Beth Malicki
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Malicki
League of Women Voters
Washington, D.C
Veterans Memorial
Federal Courthouse
Paramount Theatre
Public Library
Central Fire Station
Veterans Memorial Building
U.S. Cellular Center
U.S. Cellular